Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl, add butter, beating on high speed until light and fluffy, continuing to beat gradually, adding sugar until mixed thoroughly.
2. 2
   Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
3. 3
   (Secret to success is in the beating.)
4. 4
   After beating thoroughly reduce mixer to low or folding position.
5. 5
   Fold in flour until all has been added and blended thoroughly.
6. 6
   Add flavor to taste.
7. 7
   Bake in buttered and floured tube cake pan in oven at 300° for 45 minutes, increasing heat to 325°.
8. 8
   Total cooking time 1 hour or until brown.
9. 9
   Remove from oven, cool 15 minutes or more on cake rack.
10. 10
    Remove from pan, continue to cool.
11. 11
    Enjoy.